Bashir Salahuddin Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Wife & Married

Primetime Emmy Award nominee, Bashir Salahuddin is a prominent American actor and comedian. He rose to fame after starring in a 2017 comedy film, Snatched. Likewise, he is also praised for his works in Maya & Marty, GLOW, Looking, etc.

Bashir is married to Chandra Russell, an actress, writer, and producer. So, when did they marry? Does the couple share any children from their conjugal relationship?

Who Is Bashir Salahuddin?

The prominent actor and comedian, Bashir Salahuddin was born on 30th June 1976 in Chicago, Illinois, US. He belongs to American nationality and his ethnicity is Afro-American. Salahuddin grew up along with his seven siblings in his hometown. However, the identity of his parents and siblings are not available. His birth sign is Cancer.

Salahuddin attended and graduated from Whitney M. Young High School on Chicago’s west side where he studied along with a writer, Diallo Riddle. Later, the two of them started their production company, Paper Planes.

Bashir Salahuddin’s Career

Bashir Salahuddin began his career soon after he completed his graduation. Initially, he worked as a paralegal in Chicago. Later, he moved to work in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Salahuddin sang the title song for the 2003 comedy film, The Hebrew Hammer. Moreover, the Variety article enlisted Bashir’s name in 10 TV Scribes to Watch.

Likewise, Salahuddin worked as a government concentrator in Pforzheimer House in 1998. Furthermore, he also worked as a chairman for the Harvard Black Men’s Forum. Later, Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle produced the half-hour comedy series, Brothers in Atlanta.

The following year, Salahuddin starred in the television variety show Maya & Marty which broadcasted on NBC. The same year, he played the recurring character, Keith Bang, in the comedy TV series GLOW.

Moreover, Salahuddin further gained popularity for his portrayal of the Morgan Russell in the comedy film, Snatched. He shared the screen along with Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, and Christopher Meloni, etc.

Who Is Bashir Salahuddin’s Wife?

The talented actor, Bashir Salahuddin is married to his longtime girlfriend, Chandra Russell. The couple tied the knot on 12th August 2017. Their wedding was held at The Lodge in Whitefish Lake, Montana. On their wedding ceremony, the couple invited some famous celebrities too.

As of now, the married couple is living their life to the fullest without facing any problem that could ruin their happy life. Additionally, they appeared together on the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018, in LA, California.

Whatsmore, the husband and wife are going to become parents soon. On 1 August 2019, Chandra announced her pregnancy via Instagram. Bashir showed up along with her pregnant wife in the premiere of their movie. However, they haven’t revealed the due date of their child.

How Much Is Bashir Salahuddin’s Net Worth?

The actor as well as a comedian, Bashir summons a hefty sum of money through his career. Salahuddin’s net worth is around $1 Million as of 2019. Moreover, he also makes an additional income from his production company, Paper Planes.

To date, Salahuddin has appeared in more than 10+ movies. Similarly, his movie, Snatched became a huge hit at the box office and earned around $60 million worldwide against its production budget of $42 million. So, from the movie, he probably received a good paycheque.

Apart from acting, Salahuddin also makes a decent income as a comedian. Furthermore, he is also a multitalented writer. His total annual income from all sources is around $80,000.